Crossbow Cocking Device

ABSTRACT

A crossbow cocking device attaches to both a user&#39;s wrist and a crossbow and permits a user to prepare a shot without startling the animal to be hunted. The device includes a first strap having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends define an aperture extending from a top side to a bottom side of the first strap when the first end is coupled to the second end. The aperture is configured for positioning around a wrist of a user. A first fastener and a second fastener couple the first and second ends of the first strap. A second strap is coupled to and extends outwardly from the first strap. A third fastener is coupled to the second strap and is configured for coupling to a crossbow string.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE Field of the Disclosure

The disclosure relates to cocking devices and more particularly pertains to a new cocking device for attachment to both a user's wrist and a crossbow that permits a user to prepare a shot without startling the animal to be hunted.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a first strap having a first end and a second end. The first and second ends define an aperture extending from a top side to a bottom side of the first strap when the first end is coupled to the second end. The aperture is configured for positioning around a wrist of a user. A first fastener and a second fastener couple the first and second ends of the first strap. A second strap is coupled to and extends outwardly from the first strap. A third fastener is coupled to the second strap and is configured for coupling to a crossbow string.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated.

There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top front side perspective view of a crossbow cocking device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a top front side perspective view of a third fastener of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure in use.

FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a top view of an alternate embodiment of the disclosure,

FIG. 7 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure in use.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new cocking device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the crossbow cocking device 10 generally comprises a first strap 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 16 wherein the first and second ends 14, 16 define a V-shape. The first strap 12 forms first and second overlapping sections 18, 20. The first and second ends 14, 16 define an aperture 22 extending from a top side 24 to a bottom side 26 of the first strap 12 when the first end 14 is coupled to the second end 16. The aperture 22 is configured for positioning around a wrist 28 of a user.

A first fastener 30 is coupled to the first strap 12. The first fastener 30 is coupled to the first and second overlapping sections 18, 20 wherein a circumference of the aperture 22 is adjustable. The first fastener 30 comprises complementary portions 32, 34 of hook and loop fastener. Each of the complementary portions 32, 34 of hook and loop fastener of the first fastener 30 may be an elongated strip positioned on the bottom side 26 of the first strap 12 proximate a bottom end 36 of each of the first and second ends 14, 16 of the first strap 12. A second fastener 38 is coupled to the first strap 12. The second fastener 38 may be positioned on the top side 24 of the first strap 12 proximate the bottom ends 36. The first fastener 30 and the second fastener 38 couple the first and second ends 14, 16 of the first strap 12. The second fastener 38 may comprise a buckle, snaps, or the like.

A pair of supplemental straps 40 couples the second fastener 38 to the first strap 12. Each of the supplemental straps 40 is coupled to an associated one of the first and second ends 14, 16 of the first strap 12. The supplemental straps 40 are positioned on the top side 24 of the first strap 12 proximate the second fastener 38. A plurality of apertures 42 may be positioned in one of the supplemental straps 40 wherein the second fastener 38 is configured to extend through a selectable one of the apertures 42. A pair of openings 44 may be positioned in the second fastener 38 wherein each of the supplemental straps 40 extends through an associated one of the openings 44 to couple the supplemental strap 40 to the second fastener 38. A supplemental fastener 46 couples the second fastener 38 to the first strap 12. The supplemental fastener 46 comprises complementary portions 48, 50 of hook and loop fastener. Each of the complementary portions 48, 50 of hook and loop fastener of the supplemental fastener 46 may comprise an elongated strip. The complementary portions 48, 50 of hook and loop fastener of the supplemental fastener 46 comprises a strap portion 52 and a fastener portion 54 wherein the strap portion is coupled to the first strap 12 and the fastener portion 54 is coupled to the supplementary strap 40 proximate the second fastener 38.

A second strap 56 is coupled to and extends outwardly from the first strap 12. Each of the first strap 12 and the second strap 56 are preferably made from nylon. The second strap 56 has a first portion 58 spaced from a second portion 60. A ring 62 couples the first portion 58 to the second portion 60 wherein the ring 62 extends through openings 64 in each of the first portion 58 and the second portion 60. The ring 62 is coupled to a first end 66 of the second portion 60. A third fastener 68 is coupled to the second strap 56. The third fastener 68 has a first side 70 opposite a second side 72. The third fastener 68 is arcuate and may comprise a hook 74, The second side 72 of the third fastener 68 is configured for coupling to a string 76 of a crossbow 78. An adjustment fastener 80 may be coupled to the second strap 56. The adjustment fastener 80 has a pair of openings 82 through which the second strap 56 extends wherein the adjustment fastener 80 permits adjustment of a length of the second strap 56. Each of the ring 62, the hook 74, and the adjustment fastener 80 are preferably made from plastic. An arcuate depression 84 may extend downwardly into the third fastener 68. The depression 84 may be positioned on a top side 86 of the third fastener 68 and is configured to provide improved grip on the device 10. An opening 88 is positioned in the first side 70 of the third fastener 68 wherein a second end 90 of the second portion 60 extends through the opening 88 and couples the second portion 60 to the third fastener 68.

The ring 62 has a diameter between approximately 0.5 centimeters and 3.0 centimeters and a thickness between approximately 0.05 centimeters and 0.5 centimeters. The second fastener 38 has a height between approximately 0.5 centimeters and 5.0 centimeters, Each of the supplemental straps 40 has a width between approximately 0.5 centimeters and 3.5 centimeters. The supplemental fastener 46 has a length between 3.5 centimeters and 7.5 centimeters and a width between 0.5 centimeters and 4 centimeters.

The third fastener 68 has a length between approximately 2.0 centimeters and 8.0 centimeters and a width between approximately 0.5 centimeters and 3.0 centimeters. The third fastener 68 preferably has an angle between twenty and forty degrees proximate the second side 70. The adjustment fastener 80 has a width between approximately 0.5 centimeter and 3.0 centimeters. The first and second ends 14, 16 of the first strap 12 have a length between approximately 15.0 centimeters and 24.0 centimeters and a width between approximately 1.0 centimeter and 7.0 centimeters. The first strap 12 has a width between approximately 1.0 centimeter and 7.0 centimeters and a thickness between approximately 0.2 centimeters and 2.0 centimeters. The second strap 56 has a width between approximately 0.5 centimeters and 3.0 centimeters.

In use, as stated above and shown in the Figures, the first strap 12 is positioned around a wrist 28 of a user, The second side 72 of the third fastener is coupled to the string 76 of the crossbow 78. The string 76 is then pulled back toward the user. In this manner, the device 10 aids a user in cocking the crossbow 78 more efficiently without the worry of dropping or misplacing the crossbow 78. The length of the second strap 56 is adjustable via the adjustment fastener 80.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

I claim:
 1. A crossbow cocking device comprising: a first strap having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends defining an aperture extending from a top side to a bottom side of said first strap when said first end is coupled to said second end, said aperture being configured for positioning around a wrist of a user; a first fastener and a second fastener coupling said first and second ends of said first strap; a second strap coupled to and extending outwardly from said first strap; and a third fastener coupled to said second strap, said third fastener being configured for coupling to a crossbow string.
 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising said first and second ends of said first strap defining a V-shape.
 3. The device of claim 1, further comprising: said first strap forming first and second overlapping sections; and said first fastener being coupled to said first and second overlapping sections wherein a circumference of said aperture is adjustable.
 4. The device of claim 3, further comprising said first fastener being complementary portions of hook and loop fastener, each of said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said first fastener being an elongated strip positioned on said bottom side of said first strap proximate a bottom end of each of said first and second ends of said first strap.
 5. The device of claim 1, further comprising said second fastener being positioned on said top side of said first strap proximate a bottom end of each of said first and second ends of said first strap.
 6. The device of claim 1, further comprising a pair of supplemental straps coupling said second fastener to said first strap, each of said supplemental straps being coupled to an associated one of said first and second ends of said first strap, said supplemental straps being positioned on said top side of said first strap proximate said second fastener.
 7. The device of claim 6, further comprising: a plurality of apertures being positioned in one of said supplemental straps wherein said second fastener is configured to extend through a selectable one of said apertures; and a pair of openings being positioned in said second fastener wherein each of said supplemental straps extends through an associated one of said openings to couple said supplemental strap to said second fastener.
 8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a supplemental fastener coupling said second fastener to said first strap.
 9. The device of claim 8, further comprising said supplemental fastener being complementary portions of hook and loop fastener, each of said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said supplemental fastener being an elongated strip, said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said supplemental fastener comprising a strap portion and a fastener portion wherein said strap portion is coupled to said first strap.
 10. The device of claim 1, further comprising: said second strap having a first portion spaced from a second portion; and a ring coupling said first portion to said second portion wherein said ring extends through openings in each of said first portion and said second portion, said ring being coupled to a first end of said second portion.
 11. The device of claim 10, further comprising an opening being positioned in a first side of said third fastener wherein said second end of said second portion extends through said opening and couples said second portion to said third fastener.
 12. The device of claim 1, further comprising said third fastener being arcuate.
 13. The device of claim 12, further comprising said third fastener being a hook.
 14. The device of claim 1, further comprising an adjustment fastener coupled to said second strap, said adjustment fastener having a pair of openings through which said second strap extends wherein said adjustment fastener permits adjustment of a length of said second strap.
 15. The device of claim 1, further comprising an arcuate depression extending downwardly into said third fastener, said depression being positioned on a top side of said third fastener,
 16. The device of claim 1, further comprising said second fastener being a buckle.
 17. A crossbow cocking device comprising: a first strap having a first end and a second end wherein said first and second ends define a V-shape, said first strap forming first and second overlapping sections, said first and second ends defining an aperture extending from a top side to a bottom side of said first strap when said first end is coupled to said second end, said aperture being configured for positioning around a wrist of a user; a first fastener coupled to said first strap, said first fastener being coupled to said first and second overlapping sections wherein a circumference of said aperture is adjustable, said first fastener being complementary portions of hook and loop fastener, each of said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said first fastener being an elongated strip positioned on said bottom side of said first strap proximate a bottom end of each of said first and second ends of said first strap; a second fastener coupled to said first strap, said second fastener being positioned on said top side of said first strap proximate said bottom ends, said second fastener comprising a buckle; wherein said first fastener and said second fastener couple said first and second ends of said first strap; a pair of supplemental straps coupling said second fastener to said first strap, each of said supplemental straps being coupled to an associated one of said first and second ends of said first strap, said supplemental straps being positioned on said top side of said first strap proximate said second fastener; a plurality of apertures being positioned in one of said supplemental straps wherein said second fastener is configured to extend through a selectable one of said apertures; a pair of openings being positioned in said second fastener wherein each of said supplemental straps extends through an associated one of said openings to couple said supplemental strap to said second fastener; a supplemental fastener coupling said second fastener to said first strap, said supplemental fastener being complementary portions of hook and loop fastener, each of said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said supplemental fastener being an elongated strip, said complementary portions of hook and loop fastener of said supplemental fastener comprising a strap portion and a fastener portion wherein said strap portion is coupled to said first strap; a second strap coupled to and extending outwardly from said first strap, said second strap having a first portion spaced from a second portion; a ring coupling said first portion to said second portion wherein said ring extends through openings in each of said first portion and said second portion, said ring being coupled to a first end of said second portion; a third fastener coupled to said second strap, said third fastener having a first side opposite a second side, said third fastener being arcuate wherein said third fastener comprises a hook, said second side of said third fastener being configured for coupling to a string of a crossbow; an adjustment fastener coupled to said second strap, said adjustment fastener having a pair of openings through which said second strap extends wherein said adjustment fastener permits adjustment of a length of said second strap; an arcuate depression extending downwardly into said third fastener, said depression being positioned on a top side of said third fastener; and an opening being positioned in said first side of said third fastener wherein said second end of said second portion extends through said opening and couples said second portion to said third fastener. 